SA Vet required- Jubilee Vets, Newtownards Co Down

Vet Group; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 weeks annual leave

CPD allowance

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Pension scheme

Benenden Healthcare

Staff pet discount

Friends and family discount

Career progression

Job summary

Jubilee Veterinary Centre in Ballymena is seeking a compassionate veterinary surgeon to join our dedicated small animal team. We are independently owned and invest in people, facilities and services while maintaining a personal, community‑focused approach.

Our practice offers exposure to a diverse caseload including orthopaedic, laparoscopic and CT imaging through referral cases. You will work in a supportive, enthusiastic team with clear progression opportunities, a competitive salary, five

Qualifications

• Experienced in first-opinion practice.
• Excellent communication with clients and team.
• Interest in internal medicine is advantageous and encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small animals.
• Participate in a broad case mix including orthopaedic and diagnostic imaging cases.
• Collaborate with colleagues to move the practice forward and maintain client relationships.

Skills

First-opinion care

Communication skills

Team player

Interest in internal medicine

Education

BVMS/BVMS or equivalent

Tools

IDEXX lab

In-house CT scanner

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

ECG

Job description

Jubilee Veterinary Centre is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated veterinary surgeon to join our dedicated small animal team of five veterinary surgeons. We are proud to be independently owned and this allows us to invest in our people, facilities and services while maintaining the personal, community-focused approach that has defined our practice for generations. Alongside our busy first-opinion service, we accept referral cases for orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and CT imaging, giving our clinicians exposure to a diverse range of routine, complex and advanced cases.

Modern Facilities & Technology

• Comprehensive IDEXX in-house laboratory including Sedivue.
• Modern in-house CT scanner.
• Digital radiography.
• Diagnostic ultrasound.
• Electrocardiography (ECG).
• Modern surgical and dental facilities.
• Advanced anaesthetic monitoring and patient recovery equipment.
• Regenerative medicine including platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

About You

We are ideally looking for an experienced, well-rounded Veterinary Surgeon who is confident in all aspects of first-opinion practice, possesses excellent communication skills and is enthusiastic about helping to move the practice forward.

An interest in internal medicine would be advantageous, although support is available to develop individual clinical interests.

We also welcome applications from less experienced but confident clinicians with excellent communication skills, a positive professional attitude and a genuine commitment to learning and continuous development.

Work Pattern

• Shared evening consultations until 7:00 pm.
• Shared Saturday mornings only, finishing at 1:00 pm.
• No out-of-hours or overnight duties.
• 10-week rota with 4 Saturday mornings and 6 half-days.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Five weeks’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• RCVS and VDS membership fees paid
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Benenden Healthcare membership.
• Staff pet discount scheme.
• Friends and family veterinary discount scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.